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Marketplaces Overtake DTC as Primary Digital Growth Channel

Marketplaces drove over 40% of total ecommerce growth in 2024, officially surpassing direct-to-consumer (DTC), wholesale and other channels for the first time, according to research from Cymbio. At the same…

News July 21
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Walmart to Turn Vizio into its Newest Private Label Brand

Walmart’s plans for Vizio are beginning to crystalize: By the end of 2025, Walmart plans to convert Vizio into a private label brand that will be sold exclusively at Walmart…

News July 21
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Anthropologie Expands Social Impact Initiative to Include 4 Regional Nonprofits

With thousands of associates across the country and hundreds of stores in local communities, Anthropologie is on a mission to use its retail footprint as a vehicle to bring people…

News July 21

Leveling the Playing Field: How Smaller Retail Media Networks can Win Big with First-Party Data

Retail media is exploding. U.S. ad spend surpassed $50 billion in 2024 and continues to climb, yet the market’s spoils aren’t evenly distributed. Amazon and Walmart are raking in the…

Executive Viewpoints July 21

True Religion’s Secret to Winning Over Gen Z 

Featuring: Tina Blake, Creative Director and SVP of Design, Merchandising and Brand Image, True Religion  True Religion is back — and it’s not just about nostalgia. In this episode of…

Podcasts July 21

Rent the Runway Raises Subscription Prices, Blaming Tariffs and Inflation

Rent the Runway has reportedly increased its subscription prices by approximately $2 per item, effective Aug. 1, according to Glossy. Subscribers currently paying $119 to rent five styles per month…

News July 18

The End of the Branded Pen: How Smarter Swag is Reshaping Event Marketing

In event marketing, the giveaway has long served as a reminder of a brand after the event is over. As consumer expectations evolve, so must the strategy behind the branded…

Executive Viewpoints July 18
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Tariffs Hit Hard: Brand and Retail Leaders on 2025’s Biggest Challenge 

This content first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Uncertainty. Challenge. Change. These words define the landscape for brands and retailers in 2025. But with uncertainty…

News July 18
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3 Questions with CI&T’s Melissa Minkow: 2025 has Proven the Need for Supply Chain Resilience, Data Modernization

A lot has happened in the first half of 2025, so for to kick off the new season of the Retail Remix podcast, we decided to bring in one of…

Features July 18
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